
After Diving Into A Shallow Pool, This Coloradan Suddenly Played Like Beethoven
Derek Amato had no skills on the piano until an accident at age 40. His story is told in NPR’s “Hidden Brain” podcast.

Pat Schroeder Knows Hillary Clinton’s Pain
Schroeder was Colorado’s first congresswoman, and in 1987 she briefly ran for president. She hoped Clinton would break a glass ceiling that she herself did not.

‘It’s A Good Day For America,’ And ‘A Safer Nation’ Now, Colorado Trump Surrogates Insist
Heads of Donald Trump’s outreach efforts to Colorado discuss what his victory might mean for health care, immigration and trade.

Film’s Star Isn’t Sure What’s Fiction And What’s His Real Life
“Actor Martinez” follows a struggling Denver actor named Arthur Martinez. It screens at the Denver Film Festival this weekend.

Roller Derby Players Drop Cutesy Names (Bye, Georgia O’Grief) In Favor Of New Image
Denver Roller Derby sends a team to the world championships this week. It updated its logo and derby names to be more inclusive of men and kids.

Your Questions About The Colorado Ballot, Answered By CPR Reporters
Coloradans have a lot to decide on this year’s ballot, from universal health care to school funding. CPR takes questions from listeners who are deciding how to vote.

Hey Coloradans, This Businessman Is One Of Your 20 Other Choices For President
It’s fairly easy to get on the ballot in Colorado, so Rod Silva, candidate for the Nutrition Party, is one of 22 presidential candidates who qualified this year

Years After Wait Times Scandal Broke, New Claims Of Violations At Colorado VA Clinics
The Veterans Affairs internal watchdog will look into claims that three facilities in Colorado kept veterans waiting for care and falsified records

After Candidate Visits, Voters Sound Off In Colorado Swing City
A group of Republican, Democrat, and unaffiliated voters in Pueblo share what they want from their next president, after recent visits from Clinton and Trump

AOL Co-Founder Steve Case: The Future Of Entrepreneurship Is Between The Coasts
Colorado is a key hot spot for the next big wave of entrepreneurship, according to Case, who tours middle America to invest in new companies.

Debate: Colorado Voters To Decide On Universal Health Care (Transcript)
Amendment 69 on the ballot would make Colorado the first state in the country to have taxpayer-funded universal healthcare.

Colorado High Schooler Advocates For Refugees On National Stage
Shambel Zeru fled turmoil in Eritrea, and is now a senior at South High School in Denver. He recently told his story in Washington with help from the U.N.

Governor Backs Minimum Wage And Tobacco Tax Hikes, Medically Assisted Death
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Lift Oil And Gas Restrictions, Build The Border Wall, Trump Tells Colorado Springs Rally
The candidate also brushed off criticism that he hasn’t revealed his plans to defeat ISIS by invoking a decorated World War II general.

How The 2013 Floods Transformed Two Small Colorado Towns
Lyons’ affordable housing was wiped out after the flood, and the town hasn’t rebuilt. In Jamestown, the town is finding a “new normal.”

Western Slope Author Hopes His New Anti-Hero Will Become A Legend
Author Erik Storey grew up on Colorado’s West Slope and channels his many rough jobs in this debut novel.